Research Nurse - Band 6 | North Bristol NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 13 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2024 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS10 5NB |
| Company: | North Bristol NHS |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6304645/339-LMG4365-A |
Summary
RESEARCH NURSE/AHP BAND 6
Our team covers the spectrum of Intensive Care, Emergency, Anaesthetics and Stroke Research; we are looking for enthusiasm to learn, and experience of coordinating and driving projects forward.
We are a small, supportive, motivated, and high-performing team looking for a new member to coordinate and deliver studies that contribute to the progression of treatment for patients.
In this role, you will have the support of experienced research nurses and will develop to being responsible for the feasibility assessment, set up, and subsequent co-ordination; recruitment and follow up to both commercial and non-commercial studies, working autonomously. We offer a departmental orientation program and encouragement to attend relevant research study days and meetings. The Research team visit clinical departments daily to and liaise with many different clinical teams, and patient groups.
The post holder will be employed by the Research & Development Department of North Bristol Trust who have recently been awarded Silver accreditation with “Investors in People” which underlines our commitment to support and lead our staff to be the best they can be.
We welcome informal visits and encourage you to contact us for further information.
Please see the Job Description for the full details.
• Assess trial protocols and advise on safety, regulatory and logistical issues in the running of the trial
• Engage in consent conversations with patients and families, offering them opportunities to take part in research.
• With the PI actively assess the feasibility of studies to be undertaken
• Performs all visits, observations, and interventions with the participants in accordance with the procedures and schedule of the study protocol.
• Maintain Investigator Site File(s) and complete Case Report File / eCRF with a high degree of accuracy
• Ensure appropriate trial information and data is contained in patient’s hospital notes.
• Communicates to the senior research nurse / research nurse team / R&I / NIHR Clinical Research Network lead regarding research subjects, trial progress, workload issues and personal development.
• Ensure all data clarification issues are resolved quickly
• May be expected to supervise junior members of the team, under overall supervision and guidance of senior research staff.
• Competent in and uses on a daily basis word, spreadsheet and database programs, patient administration systems and the departmental software planning system “wall chart.”
• Regularly uses software to develop documents or reports, including spreadsheets for external agencies where manipulation of the formulae is required (e.g. electronic data capture).
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Renal & Transplant Service, and an internationally recognised center of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
The post holder will be employed by the Research & Innovation Department of North Bristol Trust. Research and Innovation have recently been awarded Silver accreditation with “Investors in People” which underlines our commitment to support and lead our staff to be the best they can be.
We are looking for:
• A qualified nurse with current NMC registration or AHP equivalent
• Experience of clinical research is desirable
• ICU, ED or Stroke experience would be advantageous
• Current Good Clinical Practice certificate
• A desire to make a real difference to clinical care
• Meticulous practice with outstanding attention to detail
• Good IT skills
• Team player who can be flexible and adaptable according to the needs of the service
PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH KERRY LEWIS WITH ANY QUESTIONS ON: Kerry.Lewis@nbt.nhs.uk
This advert closes on Monday 27 May 2024